"Any time you get on the court, you have a chance to make an impact on the game," he continued. "So if I'm able to play for Game 3, however [much] time coach Woodson puts me in for, I'm going to definitely contribute."

"It means everything to really be able to contribute and contend for a title," he added. "I mean, obviously we have a lot more to go -- we have a game to win in Indiana -- but to be able to contribute, it would be awesome."